Health & Wellbeing  

Thunderstorm Asthma Season

There is an increased risk of seasonal asthma, hay fever and epidemic thunderstorm asthma during seasons with increased grass pollen levels. In Victoria, this is typically between October and December each year.

Epidemic thunderstorm asthma events are triggered by a combination of higher grass pollen levels and a certain type of thunderstorm.

People with a history of asthma, undiagnosed asthma or hay fever are at an increased risk under these conditions. This risk is increased further for people who have poorly treated hay fever and asthma.

The best way to reduce and prevent symptoms of asthma or hay fever and reduce unnecessary absences from school is to follow an up-to-date asthma action plan or hay fever treatment plan, provided by a general practitioner (GP) or specialist and ensuring the school has in-date medication available to give to your child when required.

Please check with the school office if you are unsure if your child's medication and plans are up-to-date. If your child suffers from allergies or asthma, please contact the school office to find out what paperwork we require to be able to assist your child while they are at school. Students should not be carrying any medication in their bag. All medication needs to be stored at the office.